Even after the repealing of Section 377A – the law criminalising sex between men – the Government will maintain the "prevailing norms and values" of Singapore society, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien ... ( read original story ...)
NDR 2022: Singapore must guard against hostile foreign influence, remain vigilant on social media
During the National Day Rally 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also spoke about the need for Singapore to take a strong stance on the war in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Geopolitical tensions and inflation: How Singapore can weather the challenges ahead
In his National Day Message, PM Lee urged Singaporeans to be prepared that the region might not be as peaceful and stable as it has been. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s religious leaders outline positions on repeal of gay-sex law
The decision on whether to do away with a law that criminalises sex between men is one for the Government to take, and the Catholic Church here takes a neutral position on repealing Section 377A of ... ( read original story ...)
Baker behind the bakes: From MasterChef Singapore to F&B and fashion
We may know her as the runner-up of MasterChef Singapore 2018 and the baker behind popular doughnut store Sourbombe Bakery, but Genevieve Lee prefers not to be pigeonholed as an F&B person.With myriad ... ( read original story ...)
Gratitude for the Women’s Charter in Singapore
A document can make an enormous difference. One document which has changed lives throughout Singapore is the Singapore Women’s Charter. Passed as law by ... ( read original story ...)
Fascination with true-crime podcasts drove Singapore national bowler to pursue career in crime-fighting
Going by her insatiable appetite for true crime documentaries and podcasts, national bowler Evangeline Foo’s peers had always known of her keen interest ... ( read original story ...)
Weathering challenges ahead: How Singapore can brace itself and ride them out
In his National Day Message, PM Lee urged Singaporeans to be prepared that the region might not be as peaceful and stable as it has been. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is Not a Free-Market Paradise
There are three main elements of the Singaporean system that allow it to operate, and they demonstrate that the country is far from a free-market paradise. ( read original story ...)
7 dreamy glasshouse cafes in Singapore to spend your afternoon at
With floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sometimes even transparent ceilings, glasshouse-style cafes make for gorgeous spaces to while away your time and enjoy a cup of coffee or meal within a serene ... ( read original story ...)
Badminton: Singapore’s golden couple Terry Hee, Jessica Tan want to create more history
SINGAPORE - A gold medal changes things. For Terry Hee, it happens on Tuesday (Aug 16) at a petrol station in Singapore. He is about to pay when someone recognises him, stops him and asks for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hits almost 40% of target to plant one million more trees by 2030
Almost 400,000 trees have been planted in Singapore under an initiative that aims to plant one million more trees islandwide by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Litter by litter, he’s been cleaning up Singapore’s beaches every Wednesday for 2 years
AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there.Life is full of surprises – you might ... ( read original story ...)
Their Majesties to make state visit to Singapore
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore review bilateral relations in 16th round of FOCs
India and Singapore on Friday, while holding the 16th round of Foreign Office Consultations, reiterated their commitment to strengthening multi-faceted relationships and deepening the strategic ... ( read original story ...)
‘I only had $140 in my pocket’: This man overcomes odds after 8 years in prison, now competing in Mr World Singapore
Eight years in prison is a very long time, so Mohammad Hairul is determined to make the best out of his life when he became a free man in 2019. The 38-year-old, who currently works at a local gym as ... ( read original story ...)